James H. Schutte
Family
Verbenaceae
Botanical Name
LANTANA camara( LANDMARK™ SERIES)
Plant Common Name
Landmark™ Lantana, Lantana
General Description
The Landmark Series of Lantana is a group of everblooming, larger-growing evergreen tropical shrubs commonly grown as tender perennials or bedding annuals. These produce numerous rounded clusters of small, tubular flowers in an array of bright colors. These are often multicolored because their individual flowers open at different times and change color as they age.
Lantana prefer a full sun location and moist, well drained, average soil. These plants are highly attractive to butterflies and look best when planted in masses. They offer brilliant color to beds and containers all season long and may be trained into tree-like standards in tropical zones.
Lantana camara has been called one of the world’s worst weeds. It is highly invasive in locations where its hardy. There are sterile cultivars which may be used in the landscape. Lantana is a weed only in subtropical or tropical regions.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
12 - 4
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USDA Hardiness Zone
7 - 15
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Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Plant Type
Tender Perennial
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Height
2'-6' / 0.6m - 1.8m
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Width
2'-6' / 0.6m - 1.8m
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Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Native To
Hybrid Origin
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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Soil Drainage
Well Drained
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Soil type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
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Growth Rate
Very Fast
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Water Requirements
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
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Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
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Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Special Characteristics
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Bark Texture
Smooth
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Usage
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
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Sharp or Has Thorns
No
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Invasive
Sometimes
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Attracts
Butterflies
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Self-Sowing
No
